2.27ct Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The shank is adorned with a row of round diamonds in a micro pave setting, showcasing the diamonds with minimal metal.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Chaumet Liens Coeur Necklace with Diamonds 18kt Yellow Gold
By Chaumet
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Meticulously arranged in a delicate pavé setting, these exceptional diamonds introduce subtle sparkle while enhancing the distinctive design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver Diamond Accent Heart and Wave Link Bolo Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The 14K yellow gold-plated Sterling Silver bracelet features 13 natural round-cut diamonds that have a 1/10 cttw in heart shape links. Set in a pavé setting, the stones alternate wit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
2.04 Carat Petal Cluster Natural Diamond Wide Statement Ring, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
This wide 14k yellow gold cocktail ring is designed as a layered composition of marquise-shaped leaf petal motifs, each filled with round natural diamonds in pavé settings. The leave...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Teardrop Opal, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
The diamonds are graded G–H color with SI1–SI2 clarity. Bezel, prong, and pavé settings complete the design. Crafted in 14K white gold, the pendant features an ornamental openwork b...
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1995 Audemars Piguet Lady 18K WG Pave Diamond & Sapphire Quartz 23mm
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
The dial itself is a highlight, with an etched texture that gives the pave setting an unusual depth and complexity. The choice of rich sapphires for the indices provides a striking a...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
SigridB Pendant "Passion" 1.06ct. Brilliants 1.65ct. Pink Tourmaline 18kt White
By SigridB Jewelry
Located in CAPRINO VERONESE, Veneto
HSI 1 brilliant-cut diamonds that surround it, catching the light from every angle. The intricate pavé setting and meticulous craftsmanship highlight the pendant's luxurious design m...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cluster Cocktail Ring with 3 Carat Kyanite Center & Emeralds and Yellow Diamonds
Located in Nantucket, MA
A fabulous cluster of gemstones featuring a 3.05 carat faceted, oval kyanite gemstone bordered with round, brilliant cut diamonds in a pave` setting. Alternating around the center a...
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Kyanite, Vermeil
0.23 Ctw Butterfly Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Product Details Metal Type: 14K Gold Diamond Type: Natural Diamond Carat Total Weight (ctw): 0.23 ctw Total Diamond Count: 49 pc Diamond Cut: Marquise, Round Cut Diamond Color: Near ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$312,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 8.01 Carat G VS1 Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The combination of the elongated emerald cut, delicate diamond halo, and sophisticated pavé setting gives this ring a timeless yet glamorous presence.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Overlapping Flower Petal Colored 2.88 Carat Sapphires and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
Each petal is bordered with round, brilliant cut diamonds in a pave` setting. Set in sterling silver and ring size is 7.75, Sapphires total 2.88 carats and the diamons total 1.04 c...
Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
$792Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond 0.35CT 18 Karat White Gold Pavé Minimalistic Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Crafted from the warm embrace of 18-karat white gold, the ring features a meticulously designed pavé setting, adorned with an array of natural diamonds totaling 0.35 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Baguette and Round Diamond Cabochon Sapphire Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Substantial round stones are embellished in this piece using pave setting, equaling to .90 and highlighting the cabochons.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,600Sale Price|20% Off
1.42 Ct Diamond & 1.16 Ct Sapphire Love Knot Ring 18K White Gold Made To Order
Located in Roma, IT
The overlapping curves give the ring a distinctive three-dimensional presence, while the precise pavé setting follows every contour of the design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring in 18K Gold, 2.05ct
Located in jaipur, IN
STONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Pink Sapphire ✦ Gemstone Type : Natural ✦ Gemstone Shape : Octogen Cut ✦ Gemstone Size :7x5mm ✦ Gemstone Weight : 2-3 Carats ✦ Gemstone Grade : AAAA ✦ Ge...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Pair of Columbian Emerald and Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
The structure is sterling silver and every portion is set with round, brilliant cut diamonds in a pave` setting. Post for pierced ears. Emeralds total 1.62 carats and the diamonds ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
$765Sale Price|40% Off
2.35ct Tsavorite and Diamond Chandelier Earrings in Silver and Gold
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of fan-shaped chandelier earrings with pave`-set tsavorite round-cut stones bordered by brilliant round diamonds also in a pave` setting.
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1.78tcw Natural Sapphire Ruby with Latch Back Closure Diamond Earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
Crafted in luxurious 18k Peruvian gold and secured with omega backs for added comfort and support, these earrings exude timeless sophistication and artisanal craftsmanship. Setting ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.20tcw 14K Cabochon Cushion Emerald & Diamond Halo Pendant Rich Green Floral
Located in Jupiter, FL
*Chain sold separately. Setting Style: Prong/Pave Setting Material: 14K Yellow Gold Setting Weight: 2.0 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Cut: Cabochon Shape: Cushion Approx Weight: 3.05-C...
Emerald, 14k Gold
3.85tcw Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Accent 18K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Bezel/Pave Setting Material: 18K Yellow Gold Setting Weight: 6.2 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Emerald Cut Weight: 3.45-Carats Clarity: Transparent Color: Dark Gre...
Emerald, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Paraiba Tourmaline GIA 33.23 Carat Jared Lehr Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The design exemplifies Jared Lehr's celebrated aesthetic-combining exceptional colored gemstones, dimensional forms, and painstaking pave setting into a statement jewel that is simul...
9.5 Carat Multi-Colored Tourmalines and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
They are in a sterling silver setting and the frame is bordered in round, brilliant cut diamonds in a pave` setting.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
14K Yellow Gold Zambian Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring, 0.50ct
Located in jaipur, IN
GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Emerald ✦ Gemstone Type : Natural ✦ Gemstone Size : 2MM ✦ Gemstone Shape : Round ✦ Number of Gemstones : 25 ✦ Gemstone Weight : 0.50 carats ✦ Gemstone...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Round Pearl and 1/3 Cttw Diamond Openwork Flower Blossom Ring
Located in New York, NY
The precious metal stretches out in an openwork design that mimics the petals of a flower blossom, which are then tipped by glistening round diamonds in pave settings. An openwork sh...
White Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold 2.80tcw Round Emerald & Diamond Huggie Dangle Earrings, Vivid Green
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Prong/Pave Setting Material: 14K Gold Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Round Approx Weight: 2.50-Carats (Total) Dimensions: 12.95mm Clarity: Transparent Color: Green Luster...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
14K White Gold 1.51tcw Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Toi et Moi Bypass Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Prong/Pave Setting Material: 14K White Gold Setting Weight: 4.0 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Emerald Cut Weight: 0.83-Carats Clarity: Semi-Transparent Color: Gree...
Emerald, 14k Gold
0.60ct Round diamond chunky hoops huggies earrings in 9ct yellow gold.
Located in London, GB
0.60ct Round diamond chunky hoops huggies earrings in 9ct yellow gold. Double diamond pave setting large hoops earrings in 9k yellow gold.
Diamond
Diamond Triple Row Eternity Engagement Ring In 18ct White Gold 5.2g
Located in London, GB
Round brilliant diamond twisted pave setting engagement ring wedding band in 18ct white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Natural Diamond 0.77CT 18 Karat Rose Gold Small Pavé Hoop Huggies Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Crafted from the radiance of 18-karat white gold, these small huggie-style earrings are adorned with a captivating pavé setting, showcasing natural diamonds totaling 0.78 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Emerald and Diamond Y-Drop Necklace in Sterling Silver, 21.51ct
Located in Nantucket, MA
A fabulous Y-Drop Necklace with emerald-cut, graduated emeralds with round, brilliant cut diamonds on top of the sterling silver chain, in a pave` setting. 18" long and the drop mea...
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
Solid 14K White Gold Handmade Pave Diamond Designer B Initial Charm Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
Written in Diamonds — Cursive Script Diamond Pavé Letter B Initial Pendant in 14K Solid White Gold Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1516-WG Material - 14K Solid White Gold Diamond Weight...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$35,988Sale Price|20% Off
Alex Soldier Sunflower Statement Ring with Diamonds and Chrome Diopside
By Alex Soldier
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring is a remarkable conversation piece featuring a meticulously crafted sunflower motif, finished with high-quality pavé settings that create a rich tapestry of color and texture.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal
Natural Pink Diamond Butterfly Floating Pendant Necklace in 18K Rose Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This pendant necklace features 18k rose gold and round brilliant cut natural Fancy Pink Diamonds in a pave setting, radiating a pink and rose gold hue that shines on all skin tones. ...
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Black & White Diamond Cocktail Ring Size 6 #22389
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K White Gold Black and White Diamond Cocktail Ring Size 6 JAGi Certified- Make a bold statement with this eye-catching 18K white gold ring, featuring a square face set with 180 ro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
9.22tcw 14K Rich Green Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond Half Moon Accent Gold Bracelet
Located in Jupiter, FL
Length: 7-inches Setting Style: Prong/Pave Setting Material: 14K Yellow Gold Setting Weight: 14.1 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Oval Cut Weight: 8.02-Carats (Total) Clarity: Sem...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.12 CTW Marquise Half Eternity Band in 14K Gold, VS/SI+ Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
FEATURES - Gold Kt: 14K - Diamond Type: Natural Diamond - Total CTW: 0.12 ctw - Total Number of Stones: 14 pcs - Diamond Cut: Round - Diamond Size: 1.3mm - Diamond Color: VS/SI+ - Di...
Diamond, 14k Gold
5.97tcw 14K East-West Emerald-Emerald Cut & Diamond Accent Bezel Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Crafted in durable, and solid 14K yellow gold. Setting Style: Bezel/Pave Setting Material: 14K Yellow Gold Setting Weight: 6.0 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Emerald Cut Weight: ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold 2.14tcw Asscher Cut Emerald & Diamond Ring, Bezel Set Medium Green
Located in Jupiter, FL
Crafted in two-toned 14k yellow and white gold, this unisex ring offers a perfect blend of classic and contemporary style. Setting Style: Bezel/Pave Setting Material: 14K Yellow & W...
Emerald, 14k Gold
2.40tcw Cushion Cut Colombian Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
A subtle touch of contrast is introduced with smudges of yellow gold on the prong tips, gracefully complementing the 14k white gold craftsmanship and creating a mesmerizing harmony o...
Emerald, 14k Gold
$3,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
Designer Diamond Marquise Cut Floral Pendant in 18K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid White Gold > Gemstone - Diamond > Diamond Weight - 0.91 ct > Gross Weight - 2.18 Grams > Setting - Pave setting We can cu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1.50ct Green onyx signet ring in 9ct yellow gold.
Located in London, GB
This 9ct yellow gold signet ring features a stunning green onyx main stone, surrounded by a pavé setting of sparkling diamonds. The chunky design makes it perfect for wearing on your...
Onyx, Yellow Gold
0.81ct Diamond Eternity Engagement Wedding Ring Band In 18k Rose Gold.
Located in London, GB
0.81ct Diamond Eternity Engagement Wedding Ring Band In 18k Rose Gold. Diamond wedding band pave setting diamonds in 18ct pink gold Hallmarked.
Diamond, Rose Gold
3.50tcw 18K Natural Emerald & Diamond Cuff Bangle Rich Green Emerald Brilliant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate any ensemble with the timeless allure of this stunning bangle bracelet. Setting Style: Prong/Pave Setting Material: 18K White Gold Setting Weight: 19.4 Grams Main Stone: Em...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.13tcw 14K Natural Malachite & Diamond Mushroom Pendant Necklace Bezel Set
Located in Jupiter, FL
*Chain sold separately. Setting Style: Bezel/Pave Setting Material: 14K Gold Setting Weight: 1.0 Grams Main Stone: Diamond Weight: 0.23-Carats (Total) Cut: Round Clarity: VS-SI Col...
Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold
14K Gold 1.60tcw Round Emerald & Diamond Ring, Medium Dark Green Open Bezel Set
Located in Jupiter, FL
Meticulously crafted in lustrous 14k white gold, this ring is a timeless statement piece that effortlessly captures the essence of refined elegance. Setting Style: Bezel/Pave Settin...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
14K Gold 2.80tcw Round Cut Colombian Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring, Floral Prong
Located in Jupiter, FL
This ring is a masterpiece that captures the essence of luxury, making it a timeless and eye-catching addition to your jewelry collection. Setting Style: Prong/Pave Setting Material...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
14K gold ring with a 2.54tcw natural sugarloaf cabochon cut emerald and diamond
Located in Jupiter, FL
Crafted with precision in luxurious 14k two-toned gold, this stunning piece is a testament to exceptional design and timeless elegance, destined to make a statement at any occasion. ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
0.50ct Marquise And Round Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring Band In 18k White Gold
Located in London, GB
This beautiful handmade ring is crafted from 18k white gold and features a stunning marquise-shaped diamond at the center, surrounded by round diamonds in a pave setting. With a tota...
Diamond, White Gold
2.47tcw 14K AIG Certified Natural Fancy Dark Brown Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Meticulously crafted in 14k white gold, this ring comes with an AIG gem laboratory certification, ensuring its authenticity and quality, and the certificate can be viewed upon reques...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Handmade 18K Yellow Gold Round Cut Natural Diamond Stakable Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold > Gemstone - Diamond > Gemstone Weight - 0.24 ct > Stone Size - 1 mm > Gemstone Pcs - 25 > Gross Weight - 2.764 Grm > Shank ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$25,730Sale Price / item|20% Off
Scintillating 18K White Gold Circle Earrings with 6.7 Ct Dangling Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid White Gold > Gemstone - Diamond > Gemstone Weight - 6.7 ct > Diamond pcs - 440 > Diamond size - 3, 1.4 mm > Gross Weight - 20.672 Grams > ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.15 CTW Baguette Diamond Ring in 14K Gold, VS Natural Diamond Illusion Ring
Located in New York, NY
FEATURES - Gold Kt: 14K - Diamond Type: Natural Diamond - Total CTW: 0.15 ctw - Total Number of Stones: 9 pcs - Center Diamond Cut: Baguette, Round - Diamond Clarity: VS - Diamond Co...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Multi-Colored Faceted 5.98 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Flower Motif Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
The overlapping petals are all bordered with round, brilliant cut diamonds in a pave` setting. Sterling silver, ring size is 8.
Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Large Italian Coral Cocktail Ring with Diamonds and Vermeil
Located in Nantucket, MA
A lovely large cabachon Italian coral cocktail ring surrounded by round, brilliant cut diamonds in a pave` setting. Set in sterling silver and vermeil, this is all about the stones.
Coral, Diamond, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
3.51tcw 14K Natural Emerald-Emerald Cut & Diamond Accent Floral Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Crafted in gleaming 14K yellow gold. Setting Style: Prong/Pave Setting Material: 14K Yellow Gold Setting Weight: 3.9 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Emerald Cut Weight: 3.48-Carat...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$71,000Sale Price|20% Off
19 Carat Diamond Cuban Link Chain in 14k White Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Each link is meticulously finished with a pavé setting, ensuring maximum fire and light refraction from every angle.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.08 CTW Marquise Diamond Promise Ring in 14K Gold, VS Natural Diamond Band
Located in New York, NY
FEATURES - Gold Kt: 14K - Diamond Type: Natural Diamond - Total CTW: 0.08 ctw - Total Number of Stones: 7 pcs - Diamond Cut: Marquise, Baguette, Round - Center Diamond Size: 3.5x1.75...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$597Sale Price|40% Off
Faceted Tanzanite and Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
Unusual dangle earrings featuring oval and pear-shaped faceted Tanzanite gemstones with round, brilliant cut diamonds in a pave` setting. Sterling silver with 18K gold post for pier...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
J. Birnbach GIA 3.02 Carat K SI1 Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Enhancing the center stone is a delicate French pavé setting totaling 0.36 carats, meticulously set along the shank to create a continuous line of fine sparkle.
Diamond, Platinum
10K White Gold 1/10 Carat Diamond Encrusted Palm Tree Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with a dazzling array of 34 natural round diamonds, these earrings offer a total weight of 1/10 cttw. The intricate pave setting ensures that each diamond sparkles brilliantl...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
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